Mr. R. B. “Bucky” Rives, Jr. Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion RELEASED SEPTEMBER 17, 1992 88 — POLICE JURIES — In General 107 — SHERIFFS — Constables Marshals, including Ex-Officio Tax Collectors, rights powers duties, in general. R.S. 15:702, R.S. 33:4715, R.S. 33:9010(D)(1)(a), R.S. 33:1321, CC 1536, CC 1540. The public body which owns […]
Category: Attorney General Opinions
OPINION NUMBER 92-411
Mr. Jack M. Capella Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion RELEASED JULY 23, 1992 90-A-1 Public Funds and Contracts Acts 651 of 1974, 541 of 1976, 64 of 1977 Professional management contractor operating Superdome and related facilities is not bound to comply with Public Bid Law in entering contracts with third parties for the maintenance, […]
OPINION NUMBER 98-391
Hon. Randy E. Wiggins, Representative Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion January 6, 1999 72 NAVIGABLE WATERS 84 PARISHES — Boundaries 90-B-3 PUBLIC LANDS — Public private domains, distinctions 90-B-3(a) PUBLIC LANDS — Boundaries; extent of ownership Land-water boundary at Catahoula Lake is 36′ MSL per 1941-42 comprehensive study of all available data. Hon. Randy […]
OPINION NUMBER 98-209
Mr. Allen Guidry Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion JUNE 16, 1998 78 — Officers — Dual Officeholding LSA-R.S. 42:63(D) It is impermissible for a parish police juror to hold a position with that same parish’s sheriff’s office. However, a police juror may serve as a municipal police officer within that same parish. Additionally, the […]
OPINION NUMBER 98-141
Mr. William R. Aaron Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion AUGUST 3, 1998 167-B — Utilities, Public LSA-R.S. 33:4305C For Gas Utility District to charge lower rates for senior citizens for the same service provided to other customers in the District would violate anti-discrimination provisions of 1974 Const. Art. I, § 3. Mr. William R. […]
OPINION NUMBER 01-309
Ms. Suzanne Haik Terrell Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion October 9, 2001 92-A-1 Registrar of Voters R.S. 18:72 R.S. 18:133 A resolution for the branch office for the Registrar of Voters in accordance with Act 622 of 1968 was not necessary inasmuch as an office was established under the law in 1965. Ms. Suzanne […]
OPINION NUMBER 06-0006
Marshal Earl J. Picard. Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion April 9, 2008. Page 1 1-B AERONAUTICS — Airports — Civil Air Patrol 15 COURTS 60 LAW OFFICERS — Authority Jurisdiction 71 OFFICERS — Local Municipal; Section, Qualifications Tenure; Vacancies 90A POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS — Officers, Agents Employees 90-A-1 PUBLIC FUNDS CONTRACTS LA. REV. STAT. § […]
OPINION NUMBER 02-0258A
Honorable Camille A. Morvant, II Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion May 30, 2003 71-1-B MUNICIPALITIES-Home Rule Charter 84 PARISHES 90-B-4 PUBLIC MEETINGS — State Local Governing Bodies La. Const. (1974) Art. 6, § 5, La. Const. (1974) Art. 6, § 6, La. Const. (1974) Art. 6, § 9(B), La.R.S. 33:4873, La.R.S. 42:4.1-13, La.R.S. 42:9, […]
OPINION NUMBER 05-0169
Ms. Geneva F. Odom Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion May 26, 2005 Syllabus 4 ASSESSORS 107 SHERIFFS Ex-Officio Tax Collectors 148 PROPERTY TAXES liability of persons property LSA-R.S. 33:4713; LSA-R.S. 33:9001, et seq.; 47:1925.1 Pertains to the funding of equipment and expenses for the offices of the tax collectors and assessors, in light of […]
OPINION NUMBER 00-218A
Representative Daniel T. Flavin Attorney General of Louisiana — Opinion October 20, 2000 1-B AERONAUTICS 90-B-2 PUBLIC LANDS — LEASES OF OTHER THAN OIL AND GAS An airport district is not required to comply with Louisiana’s Public Lease Law with regard to the leasing of hanger space. Representative Daniel T. Flavin 3221 Ryan Street Post […]